Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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